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Take A Hike: A Monthly Guide to Volksmarching in Your Area!

by Donald Seltzer
Contributing writer

Volksmarching Notes » Interested in Volksmarching but not sure how things work? A basic guide to getting started in the sport is available in PDF by sending an e-mail to volksmarch@gmail.com with “Getting Started” written in the subject line. » Kaiserslautern American reader B. Lopez reminded us recently that volksmarching events are […]

May 20, 2011 ×

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Biking fun in Sickingen County

Biking fun in Sickingen County

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Every two years, the communities of Kaiserslautern-Süd, Landstuhl and
Waldfischbach-Burgalben sponsor the event

May 20, 2011 ×

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The Hills Are Alive With the Sounds of Hikers, Climbers, Vacationers

The Hills Are Alive With the Sounds of Hikers, Climbers, Vacationers

by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn Rich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Garmisch-Partenkirchen area has been a popular vacation destination in Europe for many years.

May 13, 2011 ×

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Katzweiler Adventure Day

Katzweiler Adventure Day

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Katzweiler Tourism Association will hold an adventure day from 11
a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. For the third time, shops, stores, associations
and church communities will offer a diversified program.

May 13, 2011 ×

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‘A Piece of My Heart’

‘A Piece of My Heart’

by Joanie Ralston and Rachel Clark
Contributing writers

“A Piece of My Heart,” the story of six women who share their experiences of wartime before, during and after the Vietnam War by Shirley Lauro, shows at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and May 20 and 21 at Heaton Auditorium. The production, sponsored by the Vogelweh Community Center, is […]

May 13, 2011 ×

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Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

Send the KA your baby’s birth announcement! Include your baby’s full name, time and date of birth, hospital name, parents’ first and last names (ranks, if applicable), parents’ hometown and place where you are stationed. Also, send a high resolution (300 dpi) jpg photo to  editor@kaiserslauternamerican.com and write “birth announcement” […]

May 6, 2011 ×

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Remember to honor your mothers Sunday

Remember to honor your mothers Sunday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When mothers get served breakfast in bed or find a nicely set table Sunday it

May 6, 2011 ×

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Landstuhl May Market lures visitors this weekend

Landstuhl May Market lures visitors this weekend

Landstuhl will hold its annual Sickingen May market today through Monday.

Traditionally, the Landstuhl Brass Orchestra will open the event at 4
p.m. with a concert at Neuen Markt. Afterward, city mayor Klaus Grumer
will officially welcome all visitors at 4:30 p.m.

April 29, 2011 ×

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Witches Night comes to the KMC

Witches Night comes to the KMC

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Germans observe their Labor Day on Sunday. May 1 is a day to welcome spring and chase away the demons of winter.

April 29, 2011 ×

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Neu Leiningen, Burg Leiningen: Take the road less traveled

Neu Leiningen, Burg Leiningen: Take the road less traveled

Story and photos by A.L. Shaff
Contributing writer

Possibly the most recognized and unvisited castle ruins in Southern
Germany stand just east of Kaiserslautern high above the German Wine
Road.

April 22, 2011 ×